Cellar Harvest Intern

Distinguished Vineyards & Wine Partners; Newberg, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Argyle Winery in Newberg, OR is seeking Harvest Cellar Hands to join the production team for the upcoming harvest. This full-time, temporary role involves long shifts (10–12 hours/day, 6 days/week) around peak times from August to November.

Responsibilities include fruit intake, destemming, pressing, rackings, cleanings, and forklift tasks. The position requires the ability to lift 50 lbs, work in cold and rainy weather, and adapt to a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Prior harvest cellar experience and forklift experience is preferred
• Basic knowledge of winemaking process
• Works well in a team or autonomously
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and stand long periods
• Willing to work long hours during peak times

Responsibilities

• Process machine-picked fruit and make additions
• Receive, stack, destem, and press fruit
• Rackings, barrel downs, and barrel consolidations
• Clean and sanitize winery equipment
• Punch downs and pumpovers
• Operate crush equipment, pumps, elevator, and press
• Forklift driving including bin unloading and dumping
• Drain and press finished wines
• Enter confined spaces for digouts and clean presses and tanks
• Daily cleaning duties and routine maintenance

Skills

Harvest cellar experience

Forklift experience

Team player

Attention to detail

Stamina

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for Harvest Cellar Hands to join the Argyle Winery production team! Reporting to the Cellar Master, this role is responsible for helping craft both sparkling and still wines from the beautiful Dundee and Eola-Amity Hills in the upcoming Harvest.

This role is based in Newberg, OR and is a Full-time, temporary position, working ~ 10-12 hours/day, 6 days per week at peak times. The incumbent must be able to have a flexible schedule throughout the months of August-November.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior harvest cellar experience and forklift experience is preferred, but not mandatory
• Experience with cellar procedures and understanding work orders is preferred, but not mandatory
• A basic knowledge and understanding of the winemaking process
• Works well in a team setting as well as autonomously at times
• A strong attention to detail and ability to execute tasks in a timely manner
• Must be able to lift and carry 50lbs and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work long hours at peak times (up to 12 hours a day and 6 days a week)
• Dependability to show up to work every day and complete the tasks assigned
• Ability to work in cold and rainy weather
  Must be able to provide U.S. Work Authorization without current or future sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Processing Machine picked fruit and making additions
• Managing fruit intake, including receiving, stacking, destemming and pressing
• Rackings, barrel downs, and barrel consolidations
• Cleaning and sanitation of winery and all winery equipment
• Punch downs and pumpovers
• Operation of crush equipment, pumps, elevator, and press
• Forklift driving including bin unloading and dumping, barrel stacking, etc.
• Drain and Pressing finished wines
• Safely enter confined spaces to perform digouts, and clean presses and tanks
• These daily tasks will be performed around a core of cleaning duties, preceded and followed by more cleaning; wash, rinse, repeat.

Argyle Equity and Inclusion Statement - Argyle for All
At Argyle, we welcome differences, seek diverse perspectives and stand for fairness. While there will always be more work to be done as we honor and uphold the values of equity and inclusion, we strive to do the right thing, not just for today, but for the long-term. We understand that our words matter, but that our actions matter more. We are an equal-opportunity employer because we believe in equality for all. From our own employees to our guests, customers, community and industry partners, we are committed to treating everyone with the dignity, respect and kindness that they deserve. At Argyle, our doors are open to all.

By joining Argyle Winery, you will be joining a team of diverse individuals, all passionate about wines, our employees, and our business and what they do! We aim to provide a fun and inclusive culture where everyone can be the best they can be and have a great time doing it. Distinguished Vineyards and it’s wine partnerships (MacRostie Winery, Markham Vineyards, and Argyle Winery) are an equal opportunity employer. All applications are kept confidential.

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